Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Alexander Calder's mobiles Introduce Alexander Calder and his famous mobiles. Show pictures to inspire students. Discuss the main art medium Calder is known for (wire sculpture) and its characteristics. Demonstrate how to create a simple wire sculpture. Students present their wire sculptures to the class and explain their designs. Evaluate students' understanding of Calder's mobiles and their ability to create wire sculptures.
Lesson 2 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles Review previous lesson and discuss students' observations about Calder's mobiles. Guide students to create their own mobiles using wire, colored paper, and other materials. Encourage them to think about balance and movement. Hang the mobiles in the classroom and have a gallery walk where students can appreciate each other's work. Evaluate students' ability to create mobiles inspired by Calder's style.
Lesson 3 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, blank paper Show an original image inspired by Calder's mobiles. Discuss how it reflects the characteristics of Calder's work. Guide students in creating an original image inspired by mobiles using various art mediums (paint, markers, colored pencils, etc.). Encourage them to experiment with shapes, colors, and movement. Students share their inspired images with the class and explain how they incorporated elements from Calder's mobiles. Evaluate students' ability to create an original image inspired by Calder's mobiles.
Lesson 4 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, paint, brushes, canvas or thick paper Review Calder's mobiles and discuss the use of color in his work. Guide students in creating their own paintings inspired by mobiles. Encourage them to use bold colors, shapes, and movement. Organize an art exhibition where students can display their paintings. Discuss each painting and how it relates to Calder's mobiles. Evaluate students' ability to create a painting inspired by Calder's mobiles.
Lesson 5 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, string, hangers Discuss different ways to present and share artwork. Guide students in creating a display for their mobiles and paintings. Help them hang their artwork using string and hangers. Hold an art showcase where students present their work to parents, classmates, and other teachers. Evaluate students' ability to effectively present and share their artwork inspired by Calder's mobiles.
Lesson 6 1 hour Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, reflection sheets Reflect on the entire project and the students' learning journey. Allow students to create reflection sheets where they can write or draw their thoughts about the project and what they have learned. Discuss the reflections as a class and celebrate the students' achievements. Evaluate students' understanding of Calder's mobiles and their ability to reflect on their learning experiences.